Hign End Home Cinema & Custom Installation Electronics

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Audio equipment used by movies and recording studios must reproduce sound flawlessly, day in and day out.

That's why movie studios artists and oscar-winning sound engineers all rely on Parasound. Pros also choose Parasound gear for thier homes so they can enjoy music and movies exactly as they were made.

  • Model
  • Description

HALO

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    • Fully Balanced Analogue Remote Control Preamplifier

      •6 line inputs, one input switchable to MM phono
      •Relay switched direct inputs: balanced and unbalanced
      •External processor send and receive loop
      •Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs
      •Vacuum fluorescent status display
      •Defeatable bass and treble controls
      •Enormous encapsulated toroid power transformer
      •Dual layer glass epoxy circuit boards
      •High resolution stereo headphone circuit
      •RS-232 control port
      •External IR input and loop output jacks
      •Two 12v triggers; 1 input and 1 loop output
      •Gold-plated RCA jacks
      •Remote control also operates T 3 Tuner
      •Robust 2u Chassis, rack mounting adapter available

      Dimensions: 17-1/4" w x 4-1/8" h x 13-3/4 " d, 3-5/8 " h without feet

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    • 7.1 Remote Control Preamplifier

      Input/Outputs:
      •2 Multi channel (7.1) inputs for surround sound movies and music
      •7 Stereo inputs (one balanced XLR input)
      •1 MM or MC phono input
      •Front panel input jack for portable MP3 player
      •Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR 7.1 outputs
      •Subwoofer output with analog bass management
      •Serial port for RS•232 control
      •Rear panel IR input jack
      •3 different 12v trigger outputs
      •High quality headphone output

      Other Features:
      •Relay switched input select, mute & tone control engage/bypass
      •Full featured remote control
      •Bass and Treble adjustable by remote
      •Tone controls engage/bypass by remote
      •Left/Right balance adjust by remote
      •Front/Rear balance adjust by remote
      •Subwoofer output level trim by remote
      •20 dB partial mute and full mute by remote
      •5 brightness settings for front panel display
      •Three 12V trigger outputs for 3 different functions
      •12V trigger can be activated by remote control
      •Rack mount kit available, (2 rack spaces without feet)

      Dimensions: W 17•1/4" (437 mm) D 13•3/4" (350 mm) H with feet: 4•1/8" (105 mm) H without feet: 3•1/2" (89 mm)

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    • THX Ultra 2 Monobloc Amplifier

      •Premier monaural amplifier
      •Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl and CTC Builder
      •Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
      •Exclusive two position bias level adjustment
      •Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
      •Vampire Direct gold-plated OFC RCA input
      •Dual heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts
      •Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
      •Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
      •18 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
      •1.9 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer
      •Independent power supplies for input, driver and output stages
      •18,000 µF filters for driver stage
      •132,000 µF Nichicon Gold Tune filters for output stage
      •DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      •REL and Nichicon Muse capacitors
      •Harris hyper-fast soft recovery diodes for all bridge rectifiers
      •Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal trigger
      •Ground lift switch , adjustable turn-on delay
      •4u Chassis with rear carry handles, rack mounting kit included
      •Premium detachable AWG 12 power cord with silver solder
      •THX Ultra2 certified

      Dimensions: 17-1/4" w x 7-5/8" h x 20 " d, 7 " h without feet

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    • Reference 2 Channel Preamplifier

      •6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks
      •2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors
      •Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel
      •Each channel’s input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay
      •4 output jack pairs with specialized functions:
      •1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote
      •1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote
      •1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only
      •1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders
      •Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk  Hand-matched complementary FETs
      •Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path
      •Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control
      •Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel
      •3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards
      •Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits
      •Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity
      •Aluminum chassis rear panel
      •Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays
      •Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
      •Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors
      •Canare brand internal wiring
      •High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor
      •Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes
      •Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs
      •Remote control handset controls all functions
      •Discrete IR codes for remote control
      •Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on:
      •Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset
      •Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on
      •Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
      •Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono
      •Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays
      •Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks
      •Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
      •2 6’ (2m) trigger wires included
      •Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner
      •3u chassis, rack-mountable

      Dimensions: W: 17 1/4" (437 mm) D: 16" (406 mm) H, with feet: 5 7/8" (150 mm) H, without feet: 5 1/4" (133 mm)

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    • THX Ultra 2 Two Channel Power Amplifier

      •Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
      •THX Ultra2 certified
      •High bias Class A/AB operation
      •Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
      •Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
      •Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
      •16 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
      •1.2 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent
        secondary windings for each channel
      •100,000 µF power supply filter capacitance
      •DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      •AC present, channel status, high temperature indicators
      •Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      •Gold-plated RCA input jacks; ground lift switch
      •Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal, 12v trigger out
      •4u Chassis, carry handles, rack mounting adapter included

      Dimensions: 17-1/4" w x 7-5/8" h x 19-1/8" d, 7 " h without feet

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    • THX Ultra 2 Two Channel Power Amplifier

      •Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
      •Lucasfilm Home THX Ultra2 certified
      •High bias Class A/AB operation
      •Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
      •Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
      •Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
      •12 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
      •1 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent secondary •windings for each channel
      •48,000 µF power supply filter capacitance
      •DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      •AC present, channel status, high temperature displays
      •Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts
      •Gold-plated RCA input jacks; loop output jacks
      •Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal
      •Rear mounted gain controls, ground lift switch
      •2u Chassis, carry handles, rack mounting adapter included

      Dimensions: 17-1/4" w x 4-1/8" h x 13-1/4" d, 3-5/8 " h without feet

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    • THX Ultra 2 Five Channel Power Amplifier

      •Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
      •THX Ultra2 certified
      •High bias Class A/AB operation
      •Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
      •Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
      •Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
      •40 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
      •2.2 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent secondary windings for each channel
      •164,000 µF power supply filter capacitance
      •DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      •AC present, channel status, high temperature indicators
      •Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      •Gold-plated RCA input jacks; ground lift switch
      •Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal
      •4u Chassis, carry handles, rack mounting adapter included

       Dimensions: 17-1/4" w x 7-5/8" h x 20" d, 7" h without feet

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    • THX Ultra 2 Five Channel Power Amplifier

      •Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
      •THX Ultra2 certified
      •High bias Class A/AB operation
      •Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
      •Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
      •Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
      •20 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
      •1.4 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent secondary windings for each channel
      •100,000 µF power supply filter capacitance
      •DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      •AC present, channel status, high temperature indicators
      •Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      •Gold-plated RCA input jacks; ground lift switch
      •Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal, 12v trigger out
      •3u Chassis, carry handles, rack mounting adapter included

      Dimensions: 17-1/4" w x 7-5/8" h x 19-3/4 " d, 5-1/4 " h without feet

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NEW CLASSIC

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    • Stereo Preamplifier

      •Two channel high end audio preamplifier
      •Front panel jack for portable MP3 player with 12dB auto gain offset to match levels of other sources
      •7 pairs of line level inputs
      •1 input pair can be switched for MM or MC phono cartridge with correct input impedance
      •Can add to an existing surround system to upgrade analog 2 channel sound
      •Connect your 2 channel analog sources to the Model 2100 instead of to your surround receiver
      •Connects to surround receiver’s L, R, Sub line out jacks & to power amp’s input jacks
      •Blends seamlessly into surround system, automatic pass-through when turned off
      •Bypass input can be selected by remote
      •Creates a mono sub channel output for 2 channel analog sources
      •Analog bass management, low pass filter, adjustable 20 Hz - 140 Hz
      •Separate output jacks for full range (large speakers), 80 Hz high pass filtered (small speakers)
      •2-way RS-232 serial port connection
      •External IR repeater input & loop out jacks
      •Remote control includes discrete codes for Off and On
      •2 auto turn on modes: AC power, 12v trigger
      •Selecting automatic turn/off defeats the front panel Power button
      •12V trigger input jack and output jacks, 6’ (2m) trigger wire included
      •Fixed level audio record output
      •Headphone jack with auto mute for line out jacks
      •Motor-driven analog volume control
      •Balance control, bass & treble controls with defeat button
      •Remote handset includes tone on/off button
      •High current power supply
      •Accepts both 115v & 230v AC, detachable IEC AC cord
      •2u chassis, rack mountable with RMK22 (sold separately)

      Dimensions: W: 17.25" (437 mm) D: 14.5" (369 mm) H, with feet: 4.25" (108 mm) H, without feet: 3.5" (89 mm)

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    • THX Ultra 2 Five Channel Amplifier

      • THX Ultra2 certified
      • 250 watts rms per channel into 8Ω, all channels driven
      • 385 watts rms per channel into 4Ω, all channels driven
      • 45 amps peak current per channel
      • Fully discrete circuitry with two toroid transformers
      • Efficient, low heat design
      • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      • Automatic on/off by DC trigger with looping output
      • Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
      • Gold-plated RCA input jacks
      • Heavy duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      • Ground lift switch
      • Standby, channel status, high temperature indicators
      • 4u chassis with carry handles; RMK44 rack mount kit available

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 17.25” x 18.5” x 7.63” / 7” without feet

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    • THX Ultra 2 Five Channel Amplifier

      • THX Ultra2 certified
      • 125 watts rms per channel into 8Ω, all channels driven
      • 185 watts rms per channel into 4Ω, all channels driven
      • 35 amps peak current per channel
      • Fully discrete circuitry with two toroid transformers
      • Efficient, low heat design
      • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      • Automatic on/off by DC trigger with looping output
      • Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
      • Gold-plated RCA input jacks
      • Heavy duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      • Ground lift switch
      • Standby, channel status, high temperature indicators
      • 3u chassis with carry handles; RMK33 rack mount kit available

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 17.25” x 18.5” x 6” / 5.25 ” without feet

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    • THX Ultra 2 Two Channel Amplifier

      • THX Ultra2 certified
      • 250 watts rms per channel into 8 Ω, all channels driven
      • 400 watts rms per channel into 4 Ω, all channels driven
      • 385 watts rms per channel into 2 Ω, all channels driven
      • 700 watts rms bridged into 8 Ω or 4 Ω mono
      • 45 amps peak current per channel
      • Impedance selector switch for 2 Ω operation
      • Bridging switch for stereo or mono operation
      • A/B speaker terminals with individual on/off
      • 18dB/octave high pass filter, switchable 20Hz or 40Hz
      • Fully discrete circuitry with toroid transformers
      • Efficient, low heat design
      • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      • Automatic on/off by DC trigger with looping output
      • Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
      • Gold-plated RCA input jacks
      • Heavy duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      • Rear-mounted gain controls; ground lift switch
      • 115/230v selector on rear panel
      • Standby, channel status, high temperature indicators
      • 3u chassis with carry handles; RMK33 rack mount kit available

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 17.25” x 18.5” x 6” / 5.25 ” without feet

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    • THX Ultra 2 Two Channel Amplifier

      • THX Ultra2 certified
      • 125 watts rms per channel into 8Ω, all channels driven
      • 200 watts rms per channel into 4Ω, all channels driven
      • 200 watts rms per channel into 2Ω, all channels driven
      • 400 watts rms bridged into 8 Ω or 4Ω mono
      • 35 amps peak current per channel
      • Impedance selector switch for 2Ω operation
      • Bridging switch for stereo or mono operation
      • A/B speaker terminals with individual on/off
      • 18dB/octave high pass filter, switchable 20Hz or 40Hz
      • Fully discrete circuitry with toroid transformers
      • Efficient, low heat design
      • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      • Automatic on/off by DC trigger with looping output
      • Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
      • Gold-plated RCA input jacks, loop output jacks
      • Heavy duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      • Rear-mounted gain controls; ground lift switch
      • 115/230v selector on rear panel
      • Standby, channel status, high temperature indicators
      • 2u chassis; RMK22 rack mount kit available

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 17.25” x 16” x 4.25 ” / 3.5” without feet

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    • High Current Two Channel Amplifier

      • THX Ultra2 certified
      • 75 watts rms per channel into 8 Ω, all channels driven
      • 125 watts rms per channel into 4 Ω, all channels driven
      • 125 watts rms per channel into 2 Ω, all channels driven
      • 200 watts rms bridged into 8 Ω or 4Ω mono
      • 30 amps peak current per channel
      • Impedance selector switch for 2 Ω operation
      • Bridging switch for stereo or mono operation
      • A/B speaker terminals with individual on/off
      • 18dB/octave high pass filter, switchable 20Hz or 40Hz
      • Fully discrete circuitry with toroid transformers
      • Efficient, low heat design
      • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
      • Automatic on/off by DC trigger with looping output
      • Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
      • Gold-plated RCA input jacks, loop output jacks
      • Heavy duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
      • Rear-mounted gain controls; ground lift switch
      • 115/230v selector on rear panel
      • Standby, channel status, high temperature indicators
      • 1u chassis; RMK11 rack mount kit available

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 17.25” x 16” x 2.5 ” / 1.75” without feet

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Z SERIES

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    • Half Rack Width Stereo Preamplifier

      •Two way RS-232 serial connection
      •Four line-level audio and four composite video inputs
      •Input 1 auto select priority function, defeatable
      •External IR repeater Input jack
      •Remote control includes discrete codes for Off and On
      •Switchable auto or manual turn on/off
      •12 V trigger automatic turn/off, defeats Power button
      •12V output to trigger other components
      •Record outputs for video and fixed level audio
      •eadphone jack, automatically mutes line out
      •Gold-plated RCA jacks
      •Analog motor-driven volume control
      •Outstanding design, parts quality and specs
      •Voltage switchable between 115v and 230v
      •Unique half-rack width chassis; 1 rack space high
      •Fastening hardware available for rack mounting

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 9.5” x 10” x 2”

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    • Half Rack Width Stereo Amplifier

      • 45 watts per channel into 8 Ω
      • 60 watts per channel into 4 Ω
      • 90 watts bridged into 8 Ω mono
      • Fully discrete circuitry with Toroid power transformer
      • Low heat design
      • Headphone jack
      • Indicators for AC present and channel operating status
      • Automatic on/off by 9 - 12 V trigger
      • Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
      • Level controls for each channel; ground lift switch
      • Gold-plated RCA input jacks and looping line output jacks
      • 5-way speaker terminals
      • Unique half-rack width chassis; 1 rack space high
      • Fastening hardware available for rack mounting

      Dimensions: (W x D x H): 9", 2", 10"

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    • Half Rack Width 5-way Speaker Switch

      • Switches up to five pairs of loudspeakers
      • Selectable impedance matching for amplifier protection
      • Non-inductive protection resistors for superior sound
      • 250 watt maximum protection rating
      • Easy to use "Phoenix" style connectors
      • 9.5" wide front panel; 1 rack space high
      • Fastening hardware available for rack mounting


      Dimensions: 9-1/2" w x 1-3/4" h x 10 " d, 2 " h with feet

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    • Half Rack Width Stereo Tuner

      • Automatic, manual, and preset tuning
      • Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
      • Direct frequency access via remote and RS-232
      • Thirty station presets, switchable to eight for quicker scrolling
      • Forced Mono operation for mono zones
      • Remote handset assignable up to four different zones
      • Automatic on/off by 9 - 12 V trigger, with looping output
      • Fully remote controlled with discrete on/off commands
      • Rear panel infrared remote input and looping output
      • Gold-plated RCA output jacks
      • Multi-region European operation
      • Voltage switchable between 115v and 230v
      • Unique half-rack width chassis; 1 rack space high
      • Fastening hardware available for rack mounting


      Dimensions: 9-1/2" w x 1-3/4" h x 10 " d, 2 " h without feet

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    • Half Rack Width Phono Preamplifier

      • Works with all line drive preamplifiers
      • RIAA curve accurate to 0.25 dB
      • Ultra-low distortion
      • Switchable gain for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges
      • Exclusive AC polarity switch to eliminate hum
      • Ultra high-speed, low-noise opamps
      • Audiophile grade resistors and capacitors
      • Gold-plated RCA input and output jacks
      • Unique half-rack width chassis; 1 rack space high
      • Fastening hardware available for rack mounting

      Dimensions: 9-1/2" w x 1-3/4" h x 10 " d, 2 " h with feet

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    • Half Rack Width Cooling Fan

      • Three large fans, ball bearing construction for long life
      • Two Turn Off Modes, instant turn off or 10 minute delayed turn off
      • Three user-selectable fan speeds
      • High air flow, greater than 90 cubic feet / minute at max speed
      • Three auto turn on modes, 12 Volt DC trigger, 120V AC or front panel button
      • Auto turn on mode disables front panel power button
      • Extra-quiet design, less than 33 dB noise
      • Switchable 115v / 230v operation
      • 1U half-rack space chassis

      Dimensions: 9 ½" x 9" x 2 ¼" / 1 ¾" without feet

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C SERIES

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    • In-wall subwoofer 10” shallow profile driver

      • 10" shallow profile driver with metal mesh screen for protection from in-wall debris
      • Mounting depth fits in a standard stud wall
      • Dual 2" voice coils for one or two channel operation
      • 4.4 lb. Vented Strontium-Ferrite magnet
      • Acoustically transparent, fine mesh grill with paint shield
      • Reinforced steel back mounting frame
      • Optional CX 1002 120 Hz passive crossover

      Cut-out Hole Diameter:  10-5/8" x 10-5/8" (270 mm x 270 mm)

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    • Crossover for C1002 in-wall subwoofer

      The CX 1002 is a sub/sat crossover designed for use with the C 1002 In-wall subwoofer. It features stereo inputs, 6 dB/octave highpass and 12 dB/octave lowpass filtered stereo outputs with a crossover point of 120 Hz.

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